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GitHub Copilot vs Amazon Q Developer: which is better?

Updated 27 Oct 2026 · Prices checked on vendor sites · Sources ↓

Short answer

GitHub Copilot costs less in the first year ($600 vs $1,140). Pick GitHub Copilot for IDE autocomplete and agents inside GitHub; pick Amazon Q Developer for AWS-centric development teams.

FactGitHub CopilotAmazon Q DeveloperEdge
Best forIDE autocomplete and agents inside GitHubAWS-centric development teams—
Free planYes, limited chat and agent usageYes, free tier with advanced capabilitiesTie
Entry planPro: $10 / seat / moPro: $19 / seat / moGitHub Copilot
Mid planPro+: $39 / seat / moPro: $19 / seat / moAmazon Q Developer
Top planMax: $100 / seat / moPro: $19 / seat / moAmazon Q Developer
1st year$600$1,140GitHub Copilot
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extension, API, macOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, APIGitHub Copilot

Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.

Which is cheaper, GitHub Copilot or Amazon Q Developer?

GitHub Copilot costs less in the first year ($600 vs $1,140).

1st yearGitHub CopilotAmazon Q Developer
Entry$600$1,140
Mid$2,340$1,140
Top$6,000$1,140

Which has the better free plan, GitHub Copilot or Amazon Q Developer?

Neither stands out: GitHub Copilot: Yes, limited chat and agent usage; Amazon Q Developer: Yes, free tier with advanced capabilities.

Should you pick GitHub Copilot or Amazon Q Developer?

Pick GitHub Copilot if

  • you want IDE autocomplete and agents inside GitHub
  • the free plan is enough (limited chat and agent usage)

Pick Amazon Q Developer if

  • you want AWS-centric development teams
  • the free plan is enough (free tier with advanced capabilities)

Sources

Vendor pageURLChecked
GitHub Copilot pricinggithub.com/features/copilot/plans27 Oct 2026
Amazon Q Developer pricingaws.amazon.com/q/developer/pricing/27 Oct 2026

Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare